Pontiac Solstice (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Pontiac Solstice and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs .
2008 Pontiac Solstice and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
Model Year
2008
2011
Model
Pontiac Solstice
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body
2dr Convertible
2dr Convertible
Difference
Wheelbase
95.1 in
91.7 in
3.4 in
Length
157.2 in
157.3 in
-0.1 in
Width
71.3 in
67.7 in
3.6 in
Height
50.1 in
49.0 in
1.1 in
Curb Weight
2860 lb.
2441 lb.
419 lb.
Fuel Capacity
13.0 gal.
12.7 gal.
0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1
38.5 in
37.4 in
1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1
52.4 in
53.2 in
-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1
0.0 in
50.6 in
-50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1
42.7 in
43.1 in
-0.4 in
Total Legroom
42.7 in (over 1 rows)
43.1 in (over 1 rows)
-0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum
2.1 ft3
5.3 ft3
-3.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum
5.4 ft3
5.3 ft3
0.1 ft3
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac Solstice
2008 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year Body/Powertrain Comment
2008
2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply.
see full Pontiac Solstice review
2008
2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD
(Driver)
No room. Car is not for regular sized people.
see full Pontiac Solstice review
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year Comment
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all.
see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year Body/Powertrain Comment
2012
2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron
see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
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